Paychex Inc. (PAYX)
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Paychex Inc. (PAYX) overview
Paychex provides payroll and HR services to small and mid-sized businesses. It is a member of the S&P 500 and is classified in the Industrials sector — manufacturers, aerospace, defense and transport companies tied to economic activity.
Paychex Inc. trades on the NasdaqGS under the ticker symbol PAYX. As of the most recent market data, the stock was priced around $114.39, down 0.27% on the session, giving Paychex Inc. a market capitalization of roughly $40.68B.
Over the past 52 weeks, PAYX has traded between $85.45 and $148.11. Shares are valued at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 23.5, a common gauge of how richly the market prices the company's earnings. Paychex Inc. also pays a dividend, currently yielding around 4.15%.
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Why investors watch PAYX
As one of the larger companies in the Industrials sector, Paychex Inc. is closely followed by investors and often moves with broader trends across manufacturers, aerospace, defense and transport companies tied to economic activity. Traders watch PAYX for earnings reports, analyst rating changes, and headlines that can shift sentiment — each of which is summarized on this page as it breaks.
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Latest PAYX news
Paychex (PAYX) Reports $94.05 Share Price and 20.09 P/E Ratio
As of April 29, Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) shares were trading at $94.05, with a trailing P/E of 20.09 and a forward P/E of 15.17. The company projects to achieve cost synergies of $100 million by FY2026 through the Paycor acquisition, which expands its market addressable to over $100 billion. Despite a 36.88% depreciation in stock price since prior coverage, PAYX continues to grow high-margin service revenue at 7-9% and maintain a dividend yield of 4.6%. The company aims for a re-rating toward 23-24x forward earnings as it integrates AI initiatives for efficiency improvements.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paychex Inc. in the S&P 500?
Yes. Paychex Inc. (PAYX) is a member of the S&P 500 index, classified in the Industrials sector.
What sector is PAYX in?
Paychex Inc. is classified in the Industrials sector of the S&P 500 — manufacturers, aerospace, defense and transport companies tied to economic activity.
Where can I find the latest PAYX news?
This page collects recent Paychex Inc. (PAYX) news and market analysis, each article summarized by AI and tagged with bullish, bearish, or neutral sentiment.
What is Paychex Inc.'s stock price?
As of the most recent market data, Paychex Inc. (PAYX) traded at approximately $114.39. Prices move throughout the trading day, so this reflects the latest available quote rather than a live price.
What is Paychex Inc.'s market cap?
Paychex Inc. has a market capitalization of roughly $40.68B, based on its most recent share price and shares outstanding.
What is PAYX's P/E ratio?
PAYX trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of about 23.5. The P/E ratio compares a company's share price to its earnings per share.